Thursday

“Image and the Word” Opening reception and Poetry Reading — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Emy Frentz Arts Guild, Mankato. Exhibit runs through June 3.

Capital For a Day — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Ulm. Featuring popcorn wagon dedication and naming, Pictorial Stamp Cancellation, a New Ulm Historic Cultural Congress, book signing by Minnesota authors and historic marker dedication. (507) 233-2616.

Syttende Mai — 7 p.m., Shifters Reception Hall, Hanska. Performance by Hanska entertainers and house band Attitude. www.cityofhanska.com.

Mankato East High School Spring Concert — 7:30 p.m., Mankato East High School gymnasium. Featuring the orchestra, concert choir, and concert band. 387-5671, ext. 248.

Music

McGoff’s — Open mic

Rumors Lounge, Jerry Dutler Bowl — Karaoke

Wine Cafe — Karaoke

Friday

Syttende Mai — 7 p.m., Shifters Reception Hall, Hanska. Performance by Hanska entertainers and house band Attitude. www.cityofhanska.com.

An Evening of Jazz — 8 p.m., Mankato West High School Auditorium. Featuring Jazz I, Jazz II, and West Connection.

Senior Recital — 7:30 p.m., Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, Gustavus Adolphus College. Featuring Rachel Braband.

Music

American Legion — Karaoke